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Paget REAL ESTATE OUTLOOK Wednesday December 1MB Caulking- an important component in draftproofing Semiliquid and Foam Caulking Materials Lifespan Performance PaJntable Comment Scaling air leaks with caulking materials wil I he I p te three important home energy manage goals reduce your heating bill make your home more com and avoid hidden conden problems Caulking is applied on fixed joints such as the area where base boards or window trim meet the wall It must be applied from inside the house to prevent water vapour in warm moist household air from getting into exterior walls attics and other insulated spaces and cavities where it can cause problems and reduce the ue of the insulation Durability is one of most important considerations when purchasing caulking Less ex pen brands may need to be replaced more often than those in the me dium to high price range You should also consider whether the product you select can be painted and is designed for use indoors Good sealant performance is also by its ability to tolerate crack movement and maintain an seal To obtain maximum benefits caulking should be done in con junction with herein ppin ft and the installation of air vapour bam The accompanying chart pro vides information on the different types of caulking available on the market today For information on specific brand names consult the manufacturer literature or your building supply dealer tied I Bill Up 10 shrinkage Nun harden Ins bo limited applications excellent or sealing ninti In vapour battler Solvent baud Bond la uilee durable shrinkage No An excellent outdoor caulking Difficult to I read and touch up Ives off odour for several week not recommended or Indoor use Handling precaullon required Walerbaoad Bond durable Satisfactory shrinkage Ye A goners Indoor or outdoor sealant la especially easy and li safe tor use Indoor Water bawd acrylic acrylic latex A high performance sealant Tor Indoor or outdoor use in where little shifting Butyl rubber Bonds mo it surfaces suited to metal and Satisfactory 10 shrinkage Yes after one week s curing Suitable for sealing Indoor Not recommended for areas eci high moisture iiypatan Bonds to concrete steel other metal wood stone brick Durable Sal lit act No For outdoor only Handling precautions required vinylacetate vinyl acetate latex Bonds ood glass Not durable Poor Yes Sate for Indoor use Suitable Tor small and where little shifting lake place Not recommended for use outdoor Oil or Bonds to moil surfaces durable Poor 1Q shrinkage Yea A low performance sealant Polyaulfida suited for on masonry and concrete when used a special primer Wry durable No shrinkage No A good material for large where shifting lakes place Handling precautions required Silicone Bonds to stone masonry con Crete ceramics wood aluminum mini plastics Special primer bo required for wood nod tied Very durable Fxcellenl shrinkage No with some Available In a variety of types some suitable for use both Indoor and outdoors some mildew and soma construe Hon types suitable Tor use out doors only Handling precautions required semi liquid Bands glass anodlied aluminum concrete wood masonry Special primer may be required Very durablo Good No shrink jo Yes after days curing Suitable for use Indoor or Handling precautions required foam to most surfaces except teflon or silicone plastics Durable Good No shrinkage No Will break down when exposed to red sunlight Handling precautions required detailed Informal Ion to which caulking material will adhere refer We Can Make That Dream Come True If you re searching for your dream home the Heralds Real Estate Outlook can help Our weekly real estate tabloid is filled with the latest home listings from throughout the area To help you find that dream home weve included a map of the area and if you need assistance the selection of real estate agents will help If you would rather build your own home our Home Of The Week feature with its list of professionals will speed you on your way The Heralds Real Estate Outlook your first step towards owning the home of your dreams the HERALD The Home Newspaper of Halton Hills Established 1 866 Ul